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Definition of trivia

Trivia is a term that does not appear in the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The concept, however, is linked to another notion that appears in the publication: trivial, whose first meaning refers to something that is known by everyone. The idea of ​​trivia can also be associated with trivium, which is […]

Definition of trailer

Trailer is an English term that, in our language, must be written with an accent on the A (trailer) since it is a grave word that does not end in S, N or a vowel. It should be noted that this Castilianized version of the concept, with an accent, is part of the dictionary prepared by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). There are two major […]

Definition of raffle

A raffle is a term used to refer to a type of raffle that is usually held at a fair. The organizer first hands out cards with numbers. Then he begins to draw the balls and announces the numbers that are drawn. The winner of the raffle is the person who has the most […]

Definition of zipline

Tyrolean is a term that has several uses. As an adjective, Tyrolean and Tyrolean refer to that which is originally from Tyrol, a region of the Alps that is divided between Italy and Austria. Innsbruck and Trento are the most populated Tyrolean cities. The notion of Tyrolean, however, is usually associated with […]

Definition of tour

Tour is a term that comes from French and is used to refer to a journey or a tour. The notion appears in fields as varied as music, sport and tourism. For example: «The English rock band announced the realization of a new world tour that will allow them to present their latest […]

Definition of comic strip

A strip is a notion with multiple meanings. On this occasion we are interested in staying with its meaning as a comic strip: a succession of drawings that, as a whole, develop a story. Comic, on the other hand, is something that causes laughter or that provides fun. A comic strip, therefore, is a comic strip that aims to entertain […]

Definition of thriller

The term thriller is not part of the dictionary developed by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The concept is used in reference to the literary or cinematographic genre that is based on the generation of suspense (expectation or curiosity filled with anxiety on the part of the reader/viewer to know what will happen next in the plot). As a genre, thriller is a genre that is […]

Definition of terrarium

A terrarium is a closed and controlled space that aims to reproduce the characteristics of the environment in which certain living beings live. In this way, it is sought to facilitate the survival of animals in this type of captivity. Terrariums can be built with different materials, such as glass, wood or polyvinyl chloride. One of the […]

Definition of shadow theatre

Shadow theatre is a show that involves creating certain optical effects. To perform shadow theatre, you need a lamp or other light source and a smooth, clear surface (which can be a wall or a screen). The person must place their hands or […]

Definition of children's theatre

The concept of children’s theatre can refer to different ideas. On the one hand, children’s theatre covers those works written with children as their target audience: that is, those that aim to be seen by a child audience. Children’s theatre, on the other hand, refers to dramaturgical texts that are created or performed by adolescents […]